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Blocking One Protein Extends Lifespan in Mice by Up to 25%, Study Shows


A protein called interleukin 11 (IL-11) appears to play a crucial role in aging, with scientists extending the lifespans of mice by up to 25 percent simply by blocking the molecule's effects.

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